Fans of Destiny are having their videos taken down from YouTube due to copyright claims, but these requests aren’t coming from the developer, Bungie – and some videos from the creator itself are also being removed.
In a statement on Twitter (thanks, Eurogamer), Bungie explained: “We’re aware of a series of copyright takedowns on YouTube and we’re actively investigating. This includes content on our own Bungie channels. These actions are not being taken at the request of Bungie or our partners. Please standby for future updates.”
We’re aware of a series of copyright takedowns on YouTube and we're actively investigating. This includes content on our own Bungie channels.
These actions are NOT being taken at the request of Bungie or our partners. Please standby for future updates.
https://t.co/xPY1EzkgTh— Bungie (@Bungie) March 20, 2022
Replying to Bungie on Twitter, industry lawyer Richard Hoeg asked the question: “Did you or did you not authorise and/or instruct a third party to police copyright infringement on one or more platforms?”
Hoeg also replied to Bungie, adding: “And can you respond to the fact that your contract terms make content creators especially vulnerable to this kind of action? Looking to hear more on that topic as well.”
And can you respond to the fact that your contract terms make content creators especially vulnerable to this kind of action? Looking to hear more on that topic as well. https://t.co/iTznQFpqJp
— Richard Hoeg (@HoegLaw) March 20, 2022
